Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask vs Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11942) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala CaskPort Charlotte 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11942) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeelingBruichladdich
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age21 yr9 yr
Price£175.95£152.95
Rating5.00/5

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value28/100

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11942) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11942) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11942) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) is better value at £153 vs £176.

For beginners: Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£175.95 vs £152.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11942) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£152.95 vs £175.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Port?

Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11942) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Teeling 21 Year Old - Rising Reserve No.2 Marsala Cask

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

Only Port Charlotte 9 Year Old 2011 (Release No.11942) - The Stories of Wind & Wave (The Character of Islay Whisky Company)

SmokeyLeatheryMedicinal

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